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R757 FOO

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 142,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 131,280 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 174,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 174,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 118,586 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 118,586 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 112,030 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 102,718 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 102,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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R757 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R757 FOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R757 FOO registered?

R757 FOO is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R757 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 FOO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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